Vajrayana

Phakchok Rinpoche shares 3 verses of Patrül Rinpoche that emphasize the importance of understanding the key points of practice, as well keeping the three excellences in mind during our sessions.

Phakchok Rinpoche talks about the accumulations of merit and wisdom, how they are defined, how they differ from each other, and how to gather them.

These teachings are a valuable opportunity for those who wish to learn about experiencing the bardos. Rinpoche will explain the journey through the three bardos and offer practical guidance on preparing for the moment of death.

These teachings are a valuable opportunity for those who wish to learn about experiencing the bardos. Rinpoche will explain the journey through the three bardos and offer practical guidance on preparing for the moment of death.

In this series, Drupla Sonam Tsering will provide instructions and commentary on The Four Foundations or Ngöndro practices of the Tukdrup Barché Künsel. 

Phakchok Rinpoche shares advice from Lama Zhang on the different processes of rebirth and the relative importance of emptiness and compassion.

On the first Guru Rinpoche Day of the Tibetan Year of the Water Rabbit, Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us two quotes on the key points of the practices of generation, completion, and Guru Yoga.

In this series, Drupla Sonam Tsering will provide instructions and commentary on The Four Foundations or Ngöndro practices of the Tukdrup Barché Künsel. 

Many students ask questions about how to set up a proper Tukdrup Barché Kunsel shrine for group practice or at home. Phakchok Rinpoche has kindly requested his artist to prepare detailed diagrams that we may follow.

On this Guru Rinpoche day, I would like to share with you all some of Guru Rinpoche’s precious pith instructions, from the fourth chapter of the Dispeller of All Obstacles (Tukdrup Barché Künsel), “Quintessential, All-Embracing Wisdom” (Yangtik Yeshé Zangtal).

Phakchok Rinpoche explains how a belief in karma gives us an anchor when our own moral compass fails us.

On the first Guru Rinpoche day of 2023, Phakchok Rinpoche shares Lord Gampopa’s words summarizing the ground, path and fruition.